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Emergency declared at US nuclear facility following laboratory fire incident
Authorities have declared an emergency at a South Carolina nuclear site after a laboratory fire, prompting the US Federal Aviation Administration to impose temporary flight restrictions. Officials reported no contamination beyond the facility's perimeter.
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Emergency protocols were activated at a nuclear research facility in South Carolina following a fire in an on-site laboratory. The US Federal Aviation Administration responded by implementing temporary flight restrictions over the area, citing what it classified as a nuclear incident at the location.
Investigations into the incident proceeded as emergency services contained the situation. Facility operators conducted assessments to determine the scope and nature of the incident affecting the laboratory.
Authorities confirmed that no radioactive contamination had been detected outside the facility's boundaries, indicating containment measures were effective. The temporary airspace restrictions remained in effect pending further evaluation of the situation and completion of emergency response procedures.
The incident underscores safety protocols in place at nuclear research installations across the United States. Officials did not immediately release additional details regarding the cause of the fire or the specific nature of work being conducted in the affected laboratory.